Access by public transport

Bus:Many shuttles and coaches operate from Portland International Airport to various areas around Portland.

Taxi:Taxis are readily available, departing from the Ground Transportation Center on the west side of the parking garage, in front of Arrivals. The journey to downtown Portland usually takes between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

Light rail:TriMet MAX light rail services (tel: (503) 238 7433; www.trimet.org) run from Portland International Airport to central Portland (journey time: approximately 40 minutes) and Beaverton on the Red Line. Tickets are available from machines in the arrivals lobby area and on the station platform, which is located on Airport Way, close to the terminal building. A one-way ticket costs US$2.40.

Information desk

Two staffed information desks operate in baggage reclaim, with other information points located around the terminal. Uniformed volunteers provide passenger assistance at peak periods. Computerised kiosks and brochures provide information in Chinese, English, German, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Foreign-language assistance is also available through AT&T at the information desks. The airport's information centre can provide further information (tel: (503) 460 4234).